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recommended to observe the condition of your hands and fingers. Seek medical
attention immediately if any of the above symptoms should occur.
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Noise (where applicable).
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The operating noise of the machine can damage your hearing. Wear hearing
protection such as earplugs or ear defenders to protect your hearing. Long-term
and regular users are advised to have hearing checked regularly. Be especially
vigilant and cautious when hearing ear protection because your ability to hear alarm
warnings will be reduced.
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Noise emissions for this equipment is unavoidable. Carry out noisy work at approved
times and for certain periods. Limit the working time to a minimum. For your personal
protection and protection of people working nearby it is also advisable for them to
wear hearing protection.
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See Certificate of Conformity section for Outdoor Noise declaration of
conformity.
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General Machine Safety.
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Read the owner’s manual carefully to understand how to operate this machine
properly.
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You should
NEVER
use the machine when;
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Wearing loose clothing, barefoot or sandals.
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Under the influence of drink or drugs or as a result of having taken medication for
cold or flu, or any other times when a possibility exists that your judgement might be
impaired or that you might not be able to operate the machine properly and in a safe
manner.
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Suffering from exhaustion or lack of sleep.
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When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it not
possible to maintain a steady posture.
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At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might
be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area.
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During rain storms, lighting storms, at times of strong or gale force winds, or at
any other times when the weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this
product.
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NEVER
run the engine indoors. The exhaust gasses contain harmful carbon
monoxide.
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When using this machine for the first time and before actual work, you
MUST
learn
how to handle the machine from an experienced or skilled person.
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Limit the amount of time using the machine continuously to somewhere around 10
minutes per session and take 10 to 20 minutes of rest between sessions. Also try to
keep the total amount of work in a single day limited to 2 hours or less.
MACHINE SPECIFIC SAFETY
